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asmith134

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on: Jun 22, 2018
What is one major cause for the resting potential of a neuron's membrane?
 
  a. a difference in size between axons and dendrites
 b. a high permeability of the membrane to water molecules
  c. the refractory period of the membrane
 d. the sodium-potassium pump

Question 2

The term ____ refers to temperature regulation and other biological processes that keep body variables within a fixed range.
 
  a. negative feedback
  b. positive feedback
 c. homeothermic
 d. thermostasis


juliaf

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c


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